Rust proofing new rear door?

I have just noticed the new rear door for my D90 has no drain
holes. I have had it sprayed, but what are the chances that the
inside of the box section isn't even primed? No wonder they
rust!

I am thinking of drilling a couple of holes at the bottom. But
do I Waxoyl it or run some POR15 in and try to slosh it around?

Derry

> I have just noticed the new rear door for my D90 has no drain
> holes. I have had it sprayed, but what are the chances that the
> inside of the box section isn't even primed? No wonder they
> rust!

If it is not genuine - very high.

I would have hoped that zinc coated steel (e.g. Zintec) may have been
used by LR but have no specific knowledge.

I think that you have the right idea - drill some holes and flood with
Waxoyl. Some of the upper sections may not communicate with the lower -
study the construction and drill accordingly.

David

"Dougal" <DougalAThiskennel.free-online.co.uk> wrote in message
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> > I have just noticed the new rear door for my D90 has no drain
> > holes. I have had it sprayed, but what are the chances that the
> > inside of the box section isn't even primed? No wonder they
> > rust!
>
> If it is not genuine - very high.
>
> I would have hoped that zinc coated steel (e.g. Zintec) may have been
> used by LR but have no specific knowledge.
>
> I think that you have the right idea - drill some holes and flood with
> Waxoyl. Some of the upper sections may not communicate with the lower -
> study the construction and drill accordingly.

I also pushed the door skin away from the frame slightly, flooded the gap
with waxy rustproofer and let it spread through the gap.